ML19284A693
| ML19284A693 | |
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| Issue date: | 12/11/1978 |
| From: | Hunnicutt D, Oller R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| REF-QA-99900316 NUDOCS 7903150209 | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMIS3 ION G
OFFICE OF INSPECi10N AND ENFORCEMENT REGION IV Report No. 99900316/78-01 Program No. 44060 Company:
Gould Incorporated Valve and Fittings Division 6300 W. Howard Street Chicago, Illinois 60648 Inspection Conducted:
November 13-16, l' '8 l
Inspector: '/.[/2O MM!
R. E Oller, Contractor Inspector, Vendor Date Inspection Branch Approved by:
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D. M. Hunnicutt, Chief, ComponentsSection II,
'Date Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on November 13-16, 1978 (99900316/78-01)
Areas Inspected:
Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B criteria, and applicable codes and standards, including: management meeting, general review of vendor activities, procurement control consisting of document control - source selection - evalvation of supplier performance and product acceptance, handling - storage and shipping, and action on previous inspection findings. The inspection involved twenty-eight (28) inspector-hours on site.
Results:
In the five (5) areas inspected, no deviations were identified in four (4) areas. The following were identified in the remaining area, Deviations: Two (2) purchase orders and the related requisitions for calibration services did not include a requirement for certificates of calibration to be furnished for the devices being calibrated.
(Enclosure Item A.); Receiving Inspection Packages prepared by the Assistant QA Manager for use by receiving inspection, did not contain tne Receiving Inspection Reports (Enclosure Item B.).
Unresolved Items: None.
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. 3.
(Closed) Deviation (Inspection Report No. 77-01):
Failure to provide a certification of calibration for reference block SN-04076, used for calibrating the Profilometer surface measuring i
device. The inspector found that a certificate of calibration dated December 27, 1977, is now available for the above reference standard. Also, that Attachment "A" to procedure QAP-405, was revised to include a yearly calibration frequency for the working roughness standard plate and a five (5) year calibration frequency for the related primary standard.
4.
(Closed) Deviation (Inspection Report flo. 77-01):
Failure to assign audit personel, who did not have responsiblities for activities in the area audited for the program audits conducted on August 8, 1977, and on December 1, 1977.
The inspector found that a list is available of qualified auditors dated January 4,1978, which identifies their QA Program responsibilities so assignments can be made to prevent the above conflict.
Review of three (3) audit reports verified that the list is being used.
5.
(Closed) Deviation (Ir.spection Report No. 77-01):
Failure.to make available records to verify that a copy of the audit report dated August 8, 1977, was sent to the Product Engineering Manager in whose area the nonconformance of failing to retrieve and destroy superceded engineering prints was found, and that the above person advised the QA Manager in writing within two (2) weeks of action he had taken to prevent recurrence. The inspector found that an instruction assignment sheet for auditors was developed on January 6, 1978. This sheet provides instructions for reporting, report distribution and audit followups on corrective action to correct the above problem.
Review of internal audits documents for 1978, verified that the instruction sheet was being used.
6.
(Closed) Unresolved Item (Inspection Report No. 77-01):
Failure by the QA Manager to sign and date the sheets of the " Assembly Serial Number Log", to signify that the log was maintained by the QA Manager.
The inspector found the log sheet form was changed to provide for signing and dating by the QA representative for each entry. Also, that all entries since February 2,1978, have been signed and dated showing maintenance by QA.
C.
Management Meeting 1.
Objectives The objectives of the Management Meeting were to meet with Plant Management, to establish communications with new personnel and to discuss the purpose and intent of the Vendor Inspection Branch (VIB) direct inspection program.
. (1) fi-1357 for il Class 1, 2, and 3 Valves.
(2) fi-1358 for flPT Class 1, 2, 3 Valve parts.
Both of these authorizations expire March 1,1979.
c.
Discussion of current projected work loads for impact on the flRC inspection schedule with cognizant personnel.
i d.
Review of manufacturing processes, QA/QC activities, purchasing of materials - parts - service to evaluate the vendor's effectiveness in controlling the quality of the product.
3.
Findings The review and disscussion of the current and projected work loads indicate that the present f(RC Inspection schedule is adequate at this facility for the next year.
E.
Procurement Control 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that the following items were controlled in accordance with applicable f4RC and.ASME Code requirements.
a.
A written system has been established to assure that all applicable aspects of procurement are controlled.
b.
Procedures have been prepared and approved by the company to prescribe systems for the following activities which are consistent with the commitments of the QA Program.
(1)
Procurement Document Control.
(2)
Procurement Source Selection.
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(3)
Evaluation of Supplier Performance.
r (4) Product Acceptance.
s c.
The above procedures are being properly and effectively implemented by the company.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
. the related requisition for outside calibration services, to verify that these documents for procurement of services were developed in accordance with the QA Program and contained or referenced NRC and ASME Code requirements and other applicable procurement requirements. Also, that the vendors were approved and listed on the " Qualified Nuclear Vendor List."
e.
Review o.' " Service Contract Calibration List" to verify that the equipment identified in the above purchase orders was listed as required by the QA Program.
f.
Review of the " Qualified Nuclear Vendor List" dated November 10, 1978, and reports of vendor surveys to verify that the vendors on the list were surveyed or otherwise qualified in accordance with the ASME Code.
g.
Review of a memorandum dated December 19, 1977, by the Assistant QA Manager indicating that QA records were reviewed to evaluate the QA Program and no serious problems were identified. This document was reviewed as it related to evaluation of supplier performance based on the Assistant QA Manager's review of Receiving Inspection Reject Reports.
h.
Review of three (3) ready for use Receiving Inspection document packages to verify that the required documents were prepared and sent to the Receiving Inspector for use in receipt of material as required by the QA Manual.
i.
Review of six (6) completed Receiving Inspection Reports to verify that products were inspected, accepted and documented in accordance with the QA Program.
j.
Observation of receiving area facilities, k.
Discussions with cognizant personnel.
3.
Findings a.
Deviations From Commitments See Notice of Deviations, Items A and B.
b.
Unresolved Items None.
. e.
Observation of finished parts packaged for shipment to verify that the parts were packaged and identified in accordance with the QA Program.
f.
Review of two (2) shipping document packages for customer order No. V-0779, to verify that the records were complete and properly signed, dated and reviewed.
g.
Discussions with cognizant personnel.
3.
Findings Within this area of the inspection, no deviations or unresolved i tems were identified.
G.
Exit Interview _
l.
The inspector met with management representatives denoted in paragraph A at the conclusion of the inspection on November 16, 1978.
2.
The following subjects were discussed:
a.
Areas inspected.
b.
Failure to include requirements for furnishing certificates of calibration in two purchase orders for calibration services.
Failure to include Receiving Inspection Reports in Receiving c.
Inspection Packages for use by receiving inspection.
3.
The manufacturer's representatives were asked to formulate the corrective action response to deviations in accordance with the three (3) conditions identified in the inspection report cover letter.
4.
Management's questions related to clarification of the above subjects.
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